Sheriff Surprises Two Auto Thieves in Duchesne
Two young men drove into Duchesne on a Sunday night and camped in brush. Deputies linked their vehicle to a recent Minnesota theft, and the pair, naming themselves George Giles and Elmer Simard, confessed and were held for federal court under the Vic Dyer act after being taken to Salt Lake.
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Minnesota
Duchesne
Sherif
Salt Lake
Vic Dyer
George Giles
Elmer Simard
Colton Talks With Hoover On Grazing Act
Representative Colton of Utah, chair of the public lands committee, discusses with President Hoover a plan to cede western grazing lands to states to regulate use and apply proceeds to schools and roads. He notes possible action only at a future regular session, not a special session.
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Colton
Hoover
Tesles
Tverto Sr Vair
Congress
Scott's Comedians Coming to Bi Tent Road Show
Scott's vaudeville troupe brings six big acts nightly for a week at Duchesne venue. The performers are billed as top musicians dancers and comedians. Monday admission is 10 cents.
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Scott
Duchesne
Soldier Dodson Held After Theft In Boneta Area
Sheriff picks up a soldier boy around 11 am in Duchesne JATL with clothes and items stolen from LaVor Oman home in Boneta Tuesday. John F Dodson of Altoona Peon is named in cards and identifications and suspected of belonging to the 6th Pursuit Squadron Wheeler Field. The soldier is in county awaiting developments.
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Mitchell
LaVor Oman
Boneta
Oman
John F. Dodson
Altoona
Peon
Wheeler Pield
Houehila
Director Peterson studies culinary water feasibility visit
Director William Peterson of the U A C Extension Services and County Agent Leader W W Owens spent time in Uintah County and at the Farnsworth Reservoir site to study culinary water supply. Peterson, a geologist, plans to report on reservoir feasibility and attended related meetings and surveys during the trip.
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William Peterson
U. A.C. Extension Services
Couunty
W. W. Owens
Farnsworth Reservoir
Peterson
Engineurenis
Cedarview
Montweil
Uintah
Mie
Astley Valley
Mortyns
Trial date set for two in district court case
Two defendants faced preliminary hearings before Justice J. W. Hammond in Terrey Saturday. One was remanded on a $5000 bond while the other was discharged after the matter was under consideration. Witnesses testified Van Waggenen was in the rear of the Olsen car with a woman when the wreck occurred.
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Vania Warsonens
Price
J. W. Hammond
Terey Wat
van Waggenen
Emi Staleenytte
Teemoan
Roosevelt Dairy Club organized with Carl Burgess president
The Roosevelt dairy club has been organized with Carl Burgess as president Maurice Lambert vice president Ronald G Page secretary treasurer and Melvin Mower as leader. Those enrolled include Carl Burgess Jevery Maurice Lambert Ronald Page Holstein Karl Dillman Jersey Calvin Lisenthe DeArmon Johnson Woodrow Collett Stanley Orset Devan Laysen Drvid Fredrickson Red Dent corn.
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Roosevelt Dairy Club
Carl Burgess
Maurice Lambert
Ronald G. Page
Melvin Mower
Jevey
Ronald Page Holstein
Karl Dillman
Jersey
Calvin Lisenhee
DeArmon Johnson
Holelein
Woodrow Collett Holstein
Stanley Orset
Herford
Devan Laysen
Holstein
Drvid Fredrickson
Red Dent
Altonar Sewing and Cooking Clubs Organized
The sewing and cooking clubs of Altovah have been organized with officers: Cooking led by Mrs Stevens with Twila Maxfield as vice president Leah Allred as secretary and treasurer Azda Johanson and Mrs Fowler as sewing leader and president Dora Caldwell as vice president Clara Anderson as secretary and Lula Pettey as treasurer. Members include Gladys Pettey Reba Maxfield Luzon Stevens Fonlela Wardle Decia Clark Thora Clark Mary Powell Verda Alexander and Lucy Snyder.
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Altovah
Mrs. Stevens
Twila Maxfield
Leah Allred
Azda Johanson
Mrs. Fowler
Dora Caldwell
Clara Anderson
Lula Pettey
Gladys Pettey
Reba Maxfield
Luzon Stevens
Fon Lela Wardle
Decia Clark
Thora Clark
Mary Powell
Verda Alexander
Lucy Snyder
Seed Certification Applications Required by March Deadlines
A memo from the State Board of Agriculture urges district inspectors and county agents to submit seed certification applications by the stated deadlines. The letter emphasizes accurate preparation and early submission to ensure proper processing and to allow time for necessary inspections and certifications.
County Agent Faces Inquiries Over Dairy Disease Outbreak
County officials report numerous inquiries to the bounty agent about a disease described as cowpex. Dr. A S Alexander notes a febrile contagious illness chiefly affecting cow teats, prompting arrests of many dairymen in the county.
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Tam
A/S. Alexander
Duchesne County Merchants Endorse Local Dairy Farmers
A list of Duchesne County merchants pledges to sell only cream butter starting July 1 1929 to bolster the dairy industry. Led by county agent Mr Funk the campaign emphasizes supporting local farmers and merchants to raise county pride and stabilize the dairy trade.
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el Forte
Funk
Jesse A. Powley
Ellis W. Maxwell
Duchesne County
Unitah Basin League Baseball Schedule
Schedule lists games for the Unitah Basin League from June to September. Matchups include Myton Vernal Duchesne Roosevelt and Duchesne matches with multiple venues, with dates spanning June 16 to September 1. The outline covers home and away games across seven teams in regional venues.
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Unitah Basin League
TONEY CONDITION RAID TO BE EXCEL
Unclear OCR text reports speakers including A W Anderson and others at a Utah County gathering. Mentions conditions and market notes with references to protecting nature and burying a vibe do opsanively.
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DY Diman
A.W
Agturess
Amerst
Arson Suspected After Castle Dale Rigging Destruction
Fresh auto tracks near the breached wall and a mound of kindling led Castle Dale Oil Company managers to suspect arson after damage to rigging and machinery early last Wednesday.
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Castle Dale
Auto thieves plead guilty in Duchesne district court
Dick Campbell Burton Dawson and Walter Demes admitted stealing five or six cars between Denver and Duchesne and were captured by Sheriff Mitchell on May 47. They were sent by Judge Worthen for 1 to 10 years in the state penitentiary. Campbell age 21 and Demes and Dawson report ages 18. Sheriff Mitchell plus Burgess and Thompson escorted them to the penitentiary to begin serving their sentences.
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Dick Campbell
Burton Dawson
Walter Demes
Denver
Duchesne
Sheri? Mitchell
Strawberry Valley
Worthen
Sheriff Mitchell
Ernest M. Burgess
Dave Thompson
State Penitentiary
Campbell
Demes
Dawson
Use of Moffat Tunnel Saves $839000
The Moffat road annual report notes 1928 revenue decline vs 1927 but higher overall savings from snow removal maintenance and larger freight tonnage. Freight handling costs fell while passenger, mail, and revenue shifted, with improvements on the roadbed and tunnel district efforts.
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Moffat Road
Mofa
Sav
Motyy Fond
Cemraikeon
Toni
Pete
Thavsco
Mug Lork
W. Brown Found Not Guilty of Embezzlement
On Wednesday W Brown was tried for embezzling a car from H A Pierson and the court found him not guilty. He had been in jail for several months awaiting trial.
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W. ©. Brown
H. A. Pierson
Brown
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